baldwind bridge separation

[Pianoman]

On warranty for past instruments.
When Kimball ceased production completely of their pianos they continued to 
give guaranty service.  That is the mark of a great company regardless of 
what we may have thought of Kimball quality.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Avery" <avery1 at houston.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: baldwind bridge separation


> Rick,
>
> At 05:38 PM 5/23/2006, you wrote:
>>Hi Listies,
>>I went to look at a ca: 2000 Baldwin console , black high polish, today 
>>for a dealer. The treble bridge cap was pulling away at keys 48-59, 
>>resulting in a very plunky tone. I'm told that Gibson/Baldwin no longer 
>>backs the warranty on instruments sold before the takeover. Is this true, 
>>\
>
> Definitely. They only bought their "assets", not their "liabilities!" :-(
>
> Avery
>
>>nd also ,is this the kiss of death for this piano? Can a permanant repair 
>>be made?
>>Thanks,
>>Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
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